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REAL ESTATE’S BEST KEPT SECRET

Do you want to create wealth through a safe, secure, and predictable Real Estate investment? You are in luck! This article will give you a glimpse into the Fundamental Investment known as Land Banking. Real Estate Investing like the Wealthy When most people think of real estate investment they think of the more traditional type of investment such as housing or commercial buildings. Many do not know of Real Estate’s best kept secret which is Land Banking. Land Banking is… Continue

Added by Marcella Trujillo on November 30, 2009 at 11:10pm — No Comments

The Value of A Realtor, Mississauga

Did you participate in the Real Estate Market this year? Did you sell a house that no longer met your needs and purchase a home that was more conducive to your lifestyle? If you are one of the thousands that did one or the other, or both, chances are you used the professional services of a realtor. It may seem that a realtor does very little. Maybe, the access to the MLS system was part of the reason you decided to work with a realtor. We, as realtors use the MLS system, but it is just one of t… Continue

Added by Betty Bartusevicius on November 30, 2009 at 9:37pm — No Comments

A Nationwide Campaign Kick-Off starts today to help more struggling homeowners

OBAMA ADMINISTRATION KICKS OFF MORTGAGE MODIFICATION CONVERSION DRIVE

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today kick off a na… Continue

Added by Jennifer Griner on November 30, 2009 at 4:02pm — No Comments

Dinosaur in mirror still young at heart

It took me 50-odd years to behold my own grizzled countenance in the mirror and admit, as comedian Wanda Sykes likes to put it, "I old." The "50" part seems absurd to me. My jump shot remains unstoppable and I disgust my cardiologist. It's the oddness of the past half-century that leaves me grinning like an Osmond. See that? Osmond. Like you would know what I mean. Around age 40, your reference points start to slip. Little kids give you concerned looks when you say things like "Heeeeere's Jo… Continue

Added by NCR CREDIT PLUS on November 30, 2009 at 2:47pm — No Comments

Private investor group looking to purchase short sale and REO luxury properties

I represent a private investor group (IG) looking to purchase, with cash, single family luxury homes with total loans exceeding $1,000,000 anywhere in the United States, either short sale or bank-owned: The Investor Group: • Has 30+ years experience in the banking industry • Has proof of funds to close with cash on all/any transactions The Investor Group on short sales: • Negotiates directly with the lender(s) and lienholders with authorization of the owner/seller • Ensures HESC laws are being… Continue

Added by Joanne Davis on November 30, 2009 at 2:13pm — No Comments

Louisiana Real Estate Appraisal - A Great Career Choice!

Watching the news you will see story after story about the struggling economy, and no state in recent history has been hit harder than Louisiana. Hurricane Katrina triggered a recession in Louisiana long before it hit the rest of the United States. With the country in the beginning stages of its recovery, opportunity in certain sectors will be greater than ever. Leading the economic recovery will be the rebounding real estate market. One professional that will be in demand will be the Louisiana… Continue

Added by David Goldstein on November 30, 2009 at 1:44pm — No Comments

Residential Foreclosure Listings In Franklin NC - Bald Head

Franklin North Carolina, Macon County has experienced some rough financial times as well as the rest of the nation says… Continue

Added by John Becker * Bald Head on November 30, 2009 at 6:30am — No Comments

Real Estate: Creating a Strategy from a Sea of Numbers

RISMEDIA, November 24, 2009—When I entered the real estate industry in 1984 I was told real estate was a numbers game. I never forgot that. The more people I reached and made a connection with, the better chance I had they would turn into buyers and sellers. I was young and eager to succeed so I called a minimum of 50 people every day from the Yellow Pages, ran as many newspaper ads as my pocketbook would allow, sent out flyers, sent out postcards, etc. I tried to reach as many people as I coul… Continue

Added by Jeff Davis on November 29, 2009 at 11:52pm — 1 Comment

Decline in home prices slows

This is a good article posted in The Arizona Republic back in May 2009. As we all know Arizona, Nevada, California and Florida home values are remaining low. Yet some other States are showing signs of life. Click the link below to view the article. http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2009/05/01/20090501phx-housing0502.html Continue

Added by Randy Villaverde on November 29, 2009 at 11:07pm — No Comments

Realtors’ world is changing rapidly, thanks to technology

by Tom Kelly One of the main concerns that an agent-broker panel voiced at the recent National Association of Realtors convention in San Diego was a prevailing rudeness in today’s highly competitive market. Speakers traced the cause to a lack of education, communication and etiquette during the boom years, when when not enough time was spent mentoring new members of the nation’s largest trade organization. Calls for training That same message of improved education and communication went out… Continue

Added by Andrew Codina on November 29, 2009 at 10:30pm — 3 Comments

Citigroup Suggests Mortgage Debt Forgiveness

Nearly one in four U.S. borrowers owe more on their mortgage than their home is worth, indicating that the housing recovery could see another wave of defaults. 23% of mortgage holders, were underwater in the third quarter, and 5.3 million have mortgages that are 20% higher than the value of their home since the recession began. Analysts expect prices to dip again this winter as foreclosures increase and economic growth remains modest. The Wall Street Journal reports. Its not a new idea and many… Continue

Added by Howard Bell on November 28, 2009 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Foreign Real Estate Investors Return To The Market

The 17th annual survey shows strong Interest In US Real Estate. 1. Foreign real estate lenders say they plan to increase lending by 58% in the U.S. in 2009. 2. Equity investors plan to increase investment activity by 40 percent globally and by 73% in the U.S. according to the results of the 17th annual AFIRE survey Preferences D.C. trumps New York as the top global city for foreign investment. London and New York were second and third position for foreign investment interest. Fi… Continue

Added by Howard Bell on November 28, 2009 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Mortgage Rates PLUNGE to mid 4% in Franklin NC Real Estate Market

Mortgage Rates PLUNGE to mid 4% in Franklin NC Real Estate Market Mortgage Rates in U.S. Fall to 4.87% As a real estate broker, it's always fun to watch what excites other people. A real estate broker will get excited that he or she has a new listing, or a hot sales contract that is closing or perhaps a great referral from another agent, this list goes on. But what really gets me is to see the look on a bank officer's face when they come into the real estate office all excited over NUMBERS! Ye… Continue

Added by John Becker * Bald Head on November 28, 2009 at 7:56pm — No Comments

Your Real Estate Ownwership Options in Mexico

Your Ownership Options By Raul O'Farrill In previous articles we reviewed some of the history of the bank trust mechanism that enables non-Mexicans to purchase real estate along Mexico's coasts, as well as the importance of working with a reputable real estate bro… Continue

Added by Raul O'Farrill on November 28, 2009 at 6:57pm — No Comments

Looming foreclosures threaten housing rebound in So Fla

By Paul Owers South Florida Sun-Sentinel A tsunami of South Florida foreclosures in the pipeline is dampening hopes for a housing recovery, despite an optimistic report Monday on home sales and prices. Sales of existing homes rose 32 percent in Broward County in October, to 826 from 625 a year ago, the Florida Association of Realtors said. The median price was $211,600, down 16 percent from a year ago. In Palm Beach County, sales rose 36 percent, to 841 from 618, while the median price of $24… Continue

Added by Jeff Davis on November 28, 2009 at 12:17am — No Comments

Bank Ordered To Forgive Loan After Owner Gets Loan Mod...

A Long Island couple is home free after an outraged judge gave them an amazing Thanksgiving present -- canceling their debt to ruthless bankers trying to toss them out on the street. Read the rest at http://loanmodsanddebtsettlement.blogspot.com

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Added by Larry Potter on November 27, 2009 at 11:32pm — No Comments

From Palmdale Home to visit Son

Thursday - Thanksgiving Day - I traveled from Palmdale, with my daughter, to Anaheim to visit my son's family. It was a nice visit seeing everyone there. My three grandkids were busy playing games. One of my grand daughters tried teaching me how to play Mario Cart racing on the 'DS". It was fun, although I was not very good at keeping the car on the race track. Having a great place to live so the family visit is very satisfiying. Looking for a house in Palmdale, call Rod… Continue

Added by Rodney Skillings on November 27, 2009 at 7:22pm — No Comments

Affordable real estate, where and how to find it?

That's the dream of everyone to own a home and a piece of land. Everywhere you will go, anyone that you could talk have one thing in their mind they are dreaming to have a house and lot or property which they can call their own. Way back in the previous times buying land and home is not that difficult and land is not that expensive compare to this days. Nowadays, buying land requires a lot of time and the price anywhere in… Continue

Added by Ivan Poral on November 27, 2009 at 4:48pm — No Comments

Freddie Mac Weekly Mortgage Rate Commentary: Mortgage Rates Low, Increasing Affordability

30 Year Fixed Rate Falls Below 5 Percent 30-year fixed-rate mortgage: Averaged 4.78 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending November 25, 2009, down from last week when it averaged 4.83 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 5.97 percent. The 30-year has not been this low since the week ending April 30, 2009, when it averaged 4.78 percent. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage: Averaged 4.29 percent with an average 0.6 point, down from last week… Continue

Added by Howard Bell on November 27, 2009 at 4:41pm — No Comments

Mortgage Bankers Weekly Update

Mortgage Bankers Association for the week of 11/25/2009 Market Composite Index: (loan application volume) decreased 4.5 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier. Refinance Index: decreased 9.5 percent from the previous week Purchase Index: increased 9.6 percent from one week earlier. Refinance Share of Mortgage Activity: decreased to 71.7 percent of total applications from 74.6 percent the previous week. increased to 5.3 percent from 5.… Continue

Added by Howard Bell on November 27, 2009 at 4:40pm — No Comments